Had to pick between a $5 thrift store copy of Twilight Imperium and a $60 new copy, guess which one I went with

I grabbed the beat up thrift store copy for $5 and after 3 games I've already spent more on replacement tokens and sleeving the cards than I would have just buying it new, anyone else fall for the low price trap on a used game?

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the_anthony1mo ago

Yeah the low price trap is real. I spent more on zip-lock bags and cardboard token replacements for my used copy of Food Chain Magnate than the game itself cost me.

amy85816d ago

the low price trap is real" - man, you nailed it there. It's like you save money upfront but then get hit with all these hidden costs that add up quick. I've been there with other games where I thought I was getting a steal, but then realized I had to buy replacement parts or make my own to even play properly. The zip-lock bag thing is so relatable too, I've got a whole drawer of random bags and tokens from builds like that. It's honestly frustrating when you spend more on fixing up a used copy than if you just bought it new. Solidarity though, at least you got the game working in the end even if it cost you extra.

anthony1271mo ago

oh man @the_anthony that's brutal but also SORT of brilliant honestly